b'4American Journal ofTransportation ajot.comProject cargo faces headwinds from(ADAPTINGcontinued from page 2)Gauge (OOG) shipments. As a the economy and global instability result, the normal methodology for container stuffing or vehicle How providers are addressing these and other challenges to sup- securing do not apply. In those cases, we refer to Annex 13 of port critical industries the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Secur-By Debra Phillips, AJOT ing(CSSCode)whichpro-videsmethodsforcalculating Energy, construction, and manufacturing arecan sometimes occur simply because of economicsatisfactorysecuringarrange-justafewindustriesthatoftenrequireProjectfactors, regardless of how well the project logis- ments, Kinsey said. The role Cargo, the handling and transportation of heavytics are planned. ofMarineWarrantySurveyor and complex equipment, including parts that have(MWS) is to attend at loading, unique dimensions, like a turbine for a windmill. g lobalI nstabIlIty discharge, and transshipment to ManagingProjectCargologisticsrequiresGeopolitical unrest is another factor impactingensurethatpreviouslyagreed well-plannedandexecutedProjectCargotoday.Unrestinuponcargohandlingmethod-strategies, in the best of times.certain regions can pose securityologies are adhered to. Capt. Andrew Kinsey, ISCs However, several current factorsrisks, disrupt transportation routes,Wolfe agreed. He said proj- Director of Marine Consultingoutside the customers or theirandincreaseinsurancepremi- ect cargo is overseen by marine logisticsproviderscontrolareums, Rodriguez said. The cur- warranty surveyors at the initialhaving marine warranty survey-addingevengreatercomplex- rent situation in the Red Sea/Suezshipping point, usually the manu- ors engaged in the process.ity to Project Cargo today. LikeCanal route is a major disruptionfacturers or suppliers doorstep,WolfesaidDelayinStart manyaspectsofsupplychainto multiple key trade routes. andcontinuesateachtransferUp (DSU) coverage is required management, Project Cargo pro- Tradewarsandtariffsarepoint throughout the journey. by most lenders to protect their vidersareexperiencingissuesalsoaddingtothecomplexity.Thishands-onapproachinterests.Onescenariothat duetotheeconomy,globalDisputesbetweennationscanprovidesunderwriterstheabil- tendstocreateissuesiswhen unrest, and aging infrastructure. result in tariffs and trade restric- ity to address feedback from theacriticalpieceofequipment, tions,complicatingthemove- marine surveyors in attendancewhich has the capacity to trigger e conomIcc hallenges mentofProjectCargoacrossin real time and act promptly, ifa DSU claim, is being insured Rising costs are a primaryborders, Rodriguez noted. necessary, in coordination withforphysicaldamagebythe factor impacting Project CargoThe United States presiden- ourInsured(s)toavoidissuessupplier/manufacturerandnot logistics.AccordingtoFranktial election is another unknownduringthevoyagethatmaybeinginsuredunderthemain Rodriguez,GlobalProjectsFrank Rodriguez, Global Projectsthatcouldimpacttheeconomyincrease the potential for loss ormarine project policy.ManagerforOmniLogistics,Manager for Omni Logistics and trade relations. damage to the cargo in questionThe financial structure varies The global economy has expe- andjeopardizethesafearrivalfrom project to project and there is rienced a surge in inflation, leading to increaseda gIngI nfrastructure of the cargo at the project site,no one size fits all approach, costs for transportation, fuel and labor. This canInfrastructure continues to pose challenges forWolfe said.The limits requiredWolfe said. However, the DSU impact project budgets and timelines. alllogisticsproviders,especiallythosehandlingforprojectcargoprogramscoverageisbaseduponwhat Opening or expanding a new facility or clos- Project Cargo. Many ports, roads, and railways arecan be in the hundreds of mil- theInsuredrequests.Insome ing a manufacturing plant typically requires notaging and may need to be equipped to handle over- lions. No matter what the limitsinstances,themarineproject only a complex logistics plan but, in many cases,sized and overweight shipments. involved,wewouldntenter- (ADAPTINGcontinued on asignificantcapitalinvestment.Costoverruns(HEADWINDScontinued on page 14) tain project cargo risks withoutpage 22)Capability. Capacity.Shippers around the globe who require efficient, large-scale handling rely on the Port of Lake Charles in Louisianaa top-10 U.S. port that anchors Americas Energy Corridor.Our capacity has long made us a global choice, handling all shapes and all weights of cargoes.We also offer ideal real estate for lease and development. Lets talk about how we can put our capabilities to work for you. See us at Breakbulk Americas Houston Booth D-14portlc.com'